Author Archives: Mark Wells
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOLLIOWING INCIDENT DURING WHITE COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY
White County Sheriff's authorities have released details an incident that took place at the White County Fair's Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 10th. The altercation occurred shortly after 7 pm f...
Aug 16, 2024
XENIA FIRE DEPARTMENT FISH FRY SET FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
The Xenia Fire Department's annual Fish Fry is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th. Lunch service will begin at 11 am, featuring a menu that includes fish, pork burgers, hot dogs, fries, and beverages...
Aug 16, 2024
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Nursing Program Hosting Site Visit
The Nursing Program at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is preparing for a site visit to seek continuing accreditation of its associate degree nursing program from the Accreditation Commission for ...
Aug 16, 2024
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THURSDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Community High School District Board of Education met for their monthly meeting last (Thursday) night in the FCHS Studay Hall with the following actions taking place. The Board approved ...
Aug 16, 2024
72ND ANNUAL WEST SALEM CHOWDER THIS SATURDAY
72ND ANNUAL WEST SALEM CHOWDER THIS SATURDAY The 72nd annual West Salem Chowder and Homecoming is Saturday. The parade line up starts at 8:30 and the parade begins at 9:30 with retired teachers and lo...
Aug 16, 2024
SMOKE SHOP COMING TO FAIRFIELD
The vacant Family Video location at 608 West Delaware St. in Fairfield is set to welcome a new tenant. The space has been leased to a Mt. Vernon-based company specializing in tobacco, vaping, and othe...
Aug 16, 2024
64TH ANNUAL WAYNE CITY RURITAN BEAN DAYS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28TH
The 64th annual Wayne City Bean Days celebration is set to kick off on Saturday, September 21st and will run through Saturday, September 28th. This year's theme is "Recipe for small town success" and ...
Aug 16, 2024
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH
JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY: JR HIGH BASEBALL SCORES: August 15th Wayne City 11, Spring Garden 1 West Salem 13, Clay City 3 JR HIGH SOFTBALL SCORES: August 15th Fairfield 8 ...
Aug 16, 2024
Matthew W. Huffman, age 54, of Flora
Matthew W. Huffman, age 54, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home. He was born November 26, 1969, the son of Mark and Nancy (Roberts) Johnson. Matt served in the U.S....
Aug 15, 2024
FAIRFIELD RESIDENT IN CUSTODY ON CHARGES OF ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
A Fairfield man has been arrested on drug charges. 48-year-old Eddie Brooks Jr. of Fairfield was taken into custody Wednesday night just after 10 o'clock. The Wayne County Sheriff's Department was con...
Aug 15, 2024